LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 23, 2004) --“Engaging Representations: Contemporary Art from The Speed Art Museum” is on display through March 6, 2005, at the University of Kentucky Art Museum.

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“Focused on the examination of physical and cultural environments, the exhibition presents subject matter from abstract emanations of land- and cityscapes to incisive social and historical critiques,” said Kathy Walsh-Piper, UK Art Museum director. “’Engaging Representations’ also illustrates the influences of art history and the mass media, and the roles these visual agents play in creating meaning and shaping cultural identities,” she added.

“Engaging Representations” is organized by The Speed Art Museum, in coordination with the University of Kentucky Art Museum and curated by Alice Stites, The Speed Art Museum’s adjunct curator. The exhibition is made possible by support of the Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation and the Friends of the University of Kentucky Art Museum.

“Engaging Representations” is free and open to the public. A special Artists and Members Preview will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, in the museum’s galleries. This preview is free to artists and UK Art Museum’s members. Call (859) 257-5716 for more information regarding the preview event.

The UK Art Museum, located on the corner of Rose Street and Euclid Avenue, is open noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and noon to 8 p.m. on Friday. The museum is closed Monday and university holidays. For general museum information, call (859) 257-5716.